This is a 13th-century Hindu temple located in Konark, Odisha, India, dedicated to the solar deity Surya known as the Sun Temple
Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha, India
Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha, India - beautiful stone carving
The 24 stone wheels are functional sundials; the shadow cast by the spokes indicates the exact time of the day - Konark Temple, Odisha, India.
The 24 stone wheels are functional sundials; the shadow cast by the spokes indicates the exact time of the day - Konark Temple, Odisha, India.
One of the 24 stone wheels, Sun Temple
One of the 24 stone wheels, Sun Temple
The main sanctuary tower (shikara) originally rose over 200 to 227 feet, though much of it is now in ruins, leaving the surviving assembly hall (Jagamohana) at around 100 feet
Konark War Horse Statue
Konark War Horse Statue
Gaja (Elephant) Simha (Lion) Statues at the entrance of the Sun Temple, Konark, India
Gaja (Elephant) Simha (Lion) Statues at the entrance of the Sun Temple, Konark, India
Gaja (Elephant) Simha (Lion) Statues at the entrance of the Sun Temple, Konark, India
The main sanctuary tower (shikara) originally rose over 200 to 227 feet, though much of it is now in ruins, leaving the surviving assembly hall (Jagamohana) at around 100 feet
The main sanctuary tower (shikara) originally rose over 200 to 227 feet, though much of it is now in ruins, leaving the surviving assembly hall (Jagamohana) at around 100 feet
